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Japan Remittances Received

Personal remittances received  BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT

$4.7B +$24.4M (+0.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #45 Global Peak $5.4B (2022) Source World Bank

Japan Remittances Received (1977–2025)

Overview

Japan's remittances received stood at $4.7B in 2025, a rise of +$24.4M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $4.7B by 2025. Japan ranked 45th globally.

Data & projection

Year Remittances Received YoY change Rank
2027* trend $4.5B - -
2026* trend $4.6B - -
2025* trend $4.7B - -
2025 $4.7B +$24.4M #45
2024 $4.6B −$68.1M #141
2023 $4.7B −$695.7M #149
2022 $5.4B +$114.1M #154
2021 $5.3B +$406.1M #153
2020 $4.9B +$499.1M #154
2019 $4.4B +$19.3M #151
2018 $4.4B −$73.6M #148
2017 $4.4B +$612.6M #153
2016 $3.8B +$505.4M #147
2015 $3.3B −$408.8M #143
2014 $3.7B +$1.4B #147
2013 $2.4B −$175.7M #131
2012 $2.5B +$407.8M #137
2011 $2.1B +$447.3M #135
Show all years (1977-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +25.4% GDP growth 2.2% C/A balance 3.7%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Japan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2004. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw remittances received improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Japan's remittances received?

Japan's remittances received was $4.7B in 2025. Ranked 45th globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest remittances received in Japan?

Japan's remittances received peaked at $5.4B in 2022.

What was the lowest remittances received in Japan?

The lowest remittances received in Japan was $90.0M in 1977.

How does Japan rank in remittances received?

Japan ranks 45th globally in remittances received as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for remittances received?

The World Bank indicator code is BX.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected remittances received of Japan in 2025?

Japan's remittances received is projected to reach $4.7B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is Japan's remittances received in billion?

Japan's remittances received was approximately 4.67 billion ($4.7B) in 2025.

What is the remittances received of Japan in 2025?

The remittances received of Japan in 2025 was $4.7B. This ranks 45th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_japan_remittances, title = {Japan Remittances Received}, url = {https://historysaid.com/japan/remittances}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }